Identification and quantitative analysis of diverse physical problems in the earth, ocean, atmospheric, and planetary sciences. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of PHYS_V 312, MATH_V 316, MATH_V 257.
Local climate time series collection and analysis. Retrieval and analysis of online climate data and model output. [0-3-0] Prerequisite: One of EOSC 340, EOSC 345 and one of CPSC 103, CPSC 110, EOSC 211, MATH 210, PHYS 210 and one of STAT 200, STAT 201, STAT 251, BIOL 300.
The impact humans have had on the environment, and the ways in which the physical environment has shaped human history: climate, agriculture, energy use, and urbanization.
Investigation of vegetation dynamics integrating theory and research to address contemporary issues of global environmental change. Students will conduct fieldwork and learn to analyze data and interpret results.
Cutting edge problems in earth, ocean, atmospheric and planetary sciences. Topics will be introduced through discussions of the current literature. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Second-year standing in science or engineering.
Current issues. Application to agricultural, energy, and resource systems in terrestrial and aquatic contexts. Analysis of complex problems; incorporation of science into novel interdisciplinary solutions. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Class standing 3, and either (1) one of ENVR 300, BIOL 230, FRST 201 or (2) other demonstrated ecology background.
The impact of urbanization upon atmospheric processes and climates. The energy and water balances of cities. Meteorological effects (urban heat island, precipitation modification, etc.) and their significance. Models of the urban atmosphere.
Meteorology and climatology at the micro-, local, and meso-scales. Interactions between land surfaces and atmosphere. Basics of atmospheric turbulence and transfer processes. Microclimates on scales of a leaf to those of a large valley.
Community-engaged climate action projects; skill building for climate action. Pass/Fail. [0-2-0] Corequisite: One of ENVR_V 301, ENVR_V 302.
Community-engaged climate action projects; skill building for climate action. Pass/Fail [0-3-0] Prerequisite: 3rd year class standing.